A Rare Christmas Treat
I woke up early on Christmas day 1984, seriously hung-over after an inpromptu party the night before. The planned party at my place had been
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Have the Guts to Eat from the Street
There are two kinds of people in Jakarta: the ones that eat street food and the ones that don’t. The ones that do boast
Are you Mr Magoo, too?
As I slide at break-neck speed down the slippery slope of life towards the age of 50, I can’t help but notice that things are
Party Animal
One Friday night when I was 15 years old I persuaded my folks to let me go to my first party at a friend’s house.
Blind, Bamboozled and Big
For me, travelling is as much about the journey as the destination. One of the things I enjoy most “en route” is watching other travellers.
The Battle of the Beer
It was Christmas Eve 1984, and, just like I did every year in those days, I was running around the shops at the last minute
Jose Luis Mejia and Alesia Arnatovich
Hola Jose Luis Mejia and his wife Alesia Arnatovich. The newlywed Peruvian and Belarusian couple who met and fell in love in Jakarta. How
Leonani and Nani Nahooikaika
Meet Leonani and Nani Nahooikaika. The Hawaiian hula sisters living it up in Anyer. Where in Hawaii are you both from? We’re from Haleiwa,
Jean Baptiste
Bonjour Jean-Baptiste Mounier. The trigger-happy Frenchman based in Kemang. Where are you from? I am come from France, Grenoble, near the Alps. Lovely,
Mie Cornoedus
Halo Mie Cornoedus! The photographer cum entrepreneur who is passionate about sustainable tourism and the empowerment of women in Jogjakarta. You’re quite the influential
Jeremy Allan
Hi Jeremy Allan! The Canadian writer who lives in a bungalow in the village of Penting Sari, Jogja. Canada is a long way away from
Mario Babin
Bonjour Mario Babin! CEO of Global Assistance and part time bar investor from Canada. You sound French, but not. Where are you from? I’m
Gordon Boyd
Hello Gordon Boyd! The Scotsman with an American accent who plays football and surfs religiously. That’s a very Scottish name you have? Yup, I’m originally
Anna Rohm
Servus Anna Rohm, the German Director of Rooms at the Mandarin Oriental. You’ve been living in Jakarta for 2 years now. Where were you
Cuny Schuurmans
Halo Cuny Schuurmans! The Dutch lady from The Hague who can look after all your travel needs. How long have you been living in
Catherine Parent
Bonjour Catherine Parent! The French Canadian dance teacher who’s fanatical about diving. What do you prefer to be called? Nobody can pronounce my name properly
Greg Redden
Ho Ho Ho, Greg Redden! I know you live in the North Pole, but where are you originally from? I was born on a small
Chef Wai Loong
Chef Wai Loong! The down to earth Executive Chinese Chef at Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta. Chef Wai Loong isn’t your typical Executive Chef. He’s laid
Antoine Villette
Where are you originally from and how long have you been living in Jakarta? I was born in Paris, France and arrived in Jakarta in
Ian Smith
Where are you originally from? From Sunderland in the North East of England. Most people only know it because of the magnificent football team.
Klaas Kemp
Hallo Klaas Kemp! The Dutchman with Indonesian citizenship who first came to Indonesia in 1947 on a Navy ship. You are quite well known